Military Fellowship Program: Logistics Specialist

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Vandalia (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Vandalia, Ohio, is seeking candidates to support the U.S. Air Force’s Survivable Airborne Operations Center mission. This role is integral in modernizing and delivering the next-generation aircraft for critical national emergencies.

Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, relevant experience, and the ability to obtain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. Preferred qualifications include familiarity with aviation maintenance tracking systems and experience in logistics.

Qualifications

• Typically 2 or more years of relevant experience.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Current commercial driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Support the U.S. Air Force’s Survivable Airborne Operations Center mission.
• Help modernize and deliver next-generation SAOC aircraft.

Skills

Eligible for the DoD SkillBridge or similar program

Basic Microsoft Word and Excel skills

Understanding of inventory and supply chain principles

Experience with inventory databases

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

AvPro or similar aviation maintenance tracking system

Shipping databases (FedEx, DHL, UPS)

Job description

Overview

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation. It is a prime integrator of manned and unmanned aircraft systems, providing end‑to‑end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities. ACS curates solutions tailored to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements, consistently exceeding expectations.

We are forming a team to support the U.S. Air Force’s Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission. If you are passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider joining the SNC‑led SAOC team and helping modernize and deliver the next‑generation SAOC aircraft—critical to national emergencies.

Qualifications

• Actively serving on U.S. military duty and eligible for the DoD SkillBridge or similar program
• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent educational attainment
• Typically 2 or more years of relevant experience (a higher level degree may substitute for experience)
• Basic Microsoft Word and Excel skills
• Basic understanding of inventory and supply chain/logistics principles and techniques, or experience with inventory databases

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with AvPro or a similar aviation maintenance tracking system
• HazMat training or certification
• Ability to operate a forklift
• Experience with shipping databases such as FedEx, DHL, or UPS
• Current commercial driver’s license (CDL) and clean driving record
• Understanding of shelf life and related logistics considerations
• Background in the aerospace and defense industry, or with the U.S. Department of Defense or U.S. military forces, preferably at Sierra Nevada Company, LLC (SNC)

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. citizenship is required; non‑U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a clearance.